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5.3 The Menstrual Cycle

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
Date
1.

To prepare the uterus for a possible pregnancy is the purpose of which of the following?

a)

the reproductive system

b)

the endocrine system

c)

the urinary system

d)

the menstrual cycle

2.

In what phase of the menstrual cycle does the uterus shed its lining?

a)

menstruation

b)

post menstruation

c)

ovulation

d)

premenstruation

3.

A period of time when a woman stops going through her menstrual cycle because her body no longer has any eggs is called?

a)

Puberty

b)

Ovulation

c)

Menopause

d)

Menstruation

4.

If the uterus does not receive a fertilized egg by the pre-menstruation phase, what phase of the cycle does the body go to?

a)

menstruation

b)

post menstruation

c)

ovulation

d)

premenstruation

5.

During what phase of the menstrual cycle can conception take place?

a)

menstruation

b)

post menstruation

c)

ovulation

d)

premenstruation

6.

In what phase does FSH & LH stimulate the maturation of a new ovum ?

a)

menstruation

b)

post menstruation

c)

ovulation

d)

premenstruation

7.

In what phase of the menstrual cycle does the uterine lining become fully prepared to receive a fertilized egg?

a)

menstruation

b)

post menstruation

c)

ovulation

d)

premenstruation

8.

What two hormones does the pituitary gland produce?

a)

estrogen & progesterone

b)

FSH & LH

9.

What hormone(s) are responsible for the growth and maturation of the ova?

a)

estrogen

b)

progesterone

c)

FSH & LH

d)

FSH only

10.

What is responsible for creating the hormones estrogen & progesterone?

a)

The Pituitary gland

b)

The Hypothalamus

c)

The ovaries

d)

The Fallopian Tubes

11.

What hormone(s) is responsible for the development of the secondary sex characteristics in females, and plays a role in menstruation and pregnancy?

a)

estrogen

b)

progesterone

c)

FSH & LH

d)

FSH only

12.

What hormone(s) is responsible for thickening the lining of the uterus (endometrium)?

a)

estrogen

b)

progesterone

c)

FSH & LH

d)

LH only

13.

After conception, where does the embryo/fetus develop?

a)

vagina

b)

fallopian tubes

c)

uterus

d)

ovaries

14.

If a fertilized egg is received, what phase of the cycle will the body remain in?

a)

Menstruation

b)

Post Menstruation

c)

Ovulation

d)

Premenstruation

15.

The hormone that causes maturation of an egg in the

ovary.

a)

Luteinising hormone

b)

Oestrogen

c)

Progesterone

d)

Follicle stimulating hormone

16.

The hormone that stimulates the release of the egg.

a)

Luteinising hormone

b)

Oestrogen

c)

Progesterone

d)

Follicle stimulating hormone

17.

The hormones that are involved in maintaining the uterus

lining.

a)

Luteinising hormone

b)

Oestrogen

c)

Progesterone

d)

Follicle stimulating hormone